MSU Billings Catalog

Advanced Studies Option Special Education Emphasis Master of Science in Special Education (Offered online)

Required Courses 

Professional Core
EDF 501Research Dsgn & Interpretation3
or SPED 502 Research in Special Programs
EDF 530Adv Human Dev & Learning3
Subtotal6
Professional Specialization
SPED 550Tchng Stdnts w Emtnl/Bhvrl Dis3
SPED 560EBP:Stdnts with Learning Disab3
SPED 570EBP: Intell & Dev Disabilities3
SPED 600Facilitating Positive Behavior3
Subtotal12
Electives
Select 9 credits from SPED, RD, or EDCI courses.9
Professional Practice
Select one of the following options:
Internship
and one elective course
OR
Thesis
Subtotal6
Total Minimum Credits33

Note:  Only one “C” grade can be counted in coursework leading to a degree in the Master of Science in Special Education Advanced Studies Option.

Suggested Plan of Study 

Fall
EDF 501Research Dsgn & Interpretation3
or SPED 502 Research in Special Programs
Elective
Spring
SPED 550Tchng Stdnts w Emtnl/Bhvrl Dis3
Elective
Summer
SPED 570EBP: Intell & Dev Disabilities3
Fall
SPED 600Facilitating Positive Behavior3
Elective
Spring
SPED 560EBP:Stdnts with Learning Disab3
Elective
Summer
EDF 530Adv Human Dev & Learning3
Fall
Thesis or Elective
Spring
Thesis or Internship